Running a business in New Zealand is exciting — but the back-office work (day-to-day Bookkeeping, GST, PAYE, etc.) can quickly eat into the time you should be spending on customers and growth. Outsourcing your Bookkeeping to a trusted provider like CB Solutions lets you hand over the numbers while you focus on what you do best.
Why Kiwi businesses outsource Bookkeeping
1. More time to focus on running your business
When you’re stuck in reconciliations, chasing unpaid invoices or sorting GST paperwork, opportunities get missed. Outsourcing returns that time to you and your team so you can concentrate on customers, product development and marketing — not spreadsheets.
2. Better value than hiring in-house staff
Hiring an in-house bookkeeper means wages, training, Kiwisaver obligations, leave and other employer overheads. Outsourcing converts a fixed cost into a flexible service you only pay for when you need it — ideal for small and medium Kiwi businesses.
3. Access to Kiwi-specific expertise and cloud tools
Local bookkeeping partners know Inland Revenue (IRD) expectations, GST rules, PAYE/payday-filing and KiwiSaver employer obligations — and we use NZ-friendly cloud tools like Xero to deliver real-time financial dashboards and seamless bank feeds.
4. Stay compliant with NZ tax rules (and avoid IRD headaches)
GST is charged at 15% in New Zealand, and businesses that meet the GST threshold must register and file returns correctly. Outsourced bookkeeping helps ensure your GST is calculated and filed on time — and that PAYE, payday filing and other employer deductions are handled properly.
Quick Kiwi fact: If your taxable turnover is at least NZ$60,000 in a 12-month period (or you expect it will be), you must register for GST.
5. Clearer financial insight = smarter decisions
Accurate, up-to-date bookkeeping gives you timely management reports (cashflow forecasts, profit & loss, aged receivables) so you can plan stock, marketing spend or hiring with confidence. Using trusted NZ platforms and advisers means your numbers are audit-ready when IRD or your bank asks.
Practical ways outsourcing saves you money
Reduce payroll overheads (no extra staff headcount).
Avoid IRD fines and late-filing penalties by staying on top of GST/PAYE deadlines.
Improve cash flow with faster invoicing and tighter debtor follow-up.
Get better bargaining power with banks and funders thanks to clean, timely accounts.
FAQs
Do I need to register for GST straight away?
Not straight away. You must register if your taxable turnover is NZ$60,000 or more in the last or next 12 months, or if you choose to charge GST on your sales. Your Bookkeeper or Accountant can help you assess this and set up GST correctly.
What rate is GST in New Zealand?
GST in New Zealand is charged at 15%.
Can you file GST returns for me?
Yes. We can prepare your GST return and lodge it on your behalf, ensuring due dates are met.
Will outsourcing handle PAYE and KiwiSaver?
Absolutely — Payroll services include PAYE calculations, payday filing and managing employer KiwiSaver contributions so IRD employer obligations are met.
Do you work with Xero or other NZ Accounting Software?
Yes — we specialise in Xero as our main Accounting Software but work with a wide range of Payroll Software.
Outsourcing bookkeeping is an investment in time, accuracy and IRD compliance. For Kiwi businesses it means working with people who understand local rules (GST, PAYE, KiwiSaver), use NZ-friendly cloud tools, and free you to focus on growing your business.
👉 Ready to take Bookkeeping off your to-do list? Let CB Solutions handle the numbers while you focus on running and growing your Kiwi business. Contact us today!
